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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.62, 505.10 and 153.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.62, 505.10 and 153.99 is: 231.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.62 : 505.10 = 153.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.62/505.10 = 153.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.62x = 505.10 × 153.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.62x = 77,780.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,780.73/336.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.06

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